Combination vaporizing lamp and night light



G. C. BAUER Feb. 18, 1958 COMBINATION VAPORIZING LAMP AND NIGHT LIGHTFiled NOV. 10, 1955 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 INVENTOR. 650865 c. 5405B,

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Feb. 18, 1958 G. c. BAUER 2,824,203

COMBINATION VAPORIZING LAMP AND NIGHT LIGHT Filed Nov. 10, 1955 2Sheets-Sheet 2 wig? 50 52 1 #76. 6 68 vj4@ izfi @54 .20 64 J3 45 flINVENTOR. is a (j e2 GEORGE c. 5405a 50 a BY 7 'Wvwg fimm United StatesPatent i COMBINATION VAPORIZING LAMP AND NIGHT LIGHT George C. Bauer,Bayville, N. Y. Application November 10, 1955, Serial No. 546,030

2 Claims. (Cl. 219-45) This invention relates to a combination lampdevice, and more particularly has reference to a device of the typestated that can be used either for vaporizing a substance of medicinalproperties, or alternatively, as a night light.

One important object of the present invention is to provide acombination lamp device that is reversible end for end, so that eitherend can be positioned upwardly with the other end becoming a base,thereby facilitating use of the lamp for either of its main purposes orfunctions.

Another object is to provide a lamp of the type referred to which willbe particularly designed to facilitate assembly thereof, the lampincluding a center portion having back-to-back sockets and enclosingseparably usable switches for the respective sockets, the lamp furtherincluding tapered shields extending in opposite directions from saidcenter portion.

Another object is to provide a lamp device so designed that either bulbmay be turned on or, alternatively both turned on at the same time,whichever is desired.

Still another object is to provide a lamp device as stated includingmeans adapted to support a removable, sunken well or cup in which themedicinal substance is to be disposed, said means being attachable toeither end of the lamp device, and being adapted for use not only as asupport for said cup but also as a means for preventing transmission ofheat outwardly from the lamp.

Another object is to provide a lamp device of the type referred to whichwill include shield so designed as to be capable of association withclamp arms and plates of various types, such as a heat-insulative platethat will prevent heat from being transmitted to a table top, aperforated cup support plate in which the cup holding the medicinalcompound may be supported, etc.

Yet another object is to provide, in a lamp of the type referred to, adisc-like center portion particularly shaped to permit installation ofseparate switches, back-to-back sockets, etc. therein, with the wiringarrangement being embodied in said center portion or body beingespecially suited for simplifying manufacturing operations while stillpermitting separate operation of the switches and lamps.

Other objects will appear from the following description, the claimsappended thereto, and from the annexed drawing, in which like referencecharacters designate like parts throughout the several views, andwherein:

Figure 1 is a top view of a reversible lamp formed according to thepresent invention;

Figure 2 is a side elevational view;

Figure 3 is a sectional view on line 3-3 of Figure 2;

Figure 4 is a transverse sectional view on line 44 of Figure 2;

Figure 5 is an enlarged, fragmentary longitudinal sectional view on line5-5 of Figure 4;

Figure 6 is a sectional view on line 6-6 of Figure 5;

Figure 7 is an enlarged, detail sectional view showing 2,824,208Patented Feb. 18, 1958 the means for connecting the plates of the centerportion or body together, on line 7-7 of Figure 6; and

Figure 8 is an enlarged, fragmentary sectional view on line 8-8 ofFigure 1. I

The lamp constituting the present invention includes a plate-like body10 disposed intermediate opposite ends of the lamp, said body or casingsupporting oppositely extending lamp bulbs 12, 14 (see Figure 2) withinshields 16, 18, flaring in directions away from the body or casing, 10.

Carried by the socket base or casing. 10 is a switch assembly generallydesignated at 20.

Considering first the construction of the socket base, this includescircular, peripherally contacting plates 22, 24 the confronting faces ofwhich have recesses to provide cavities for the several wires,terminals, and switch elements of theinvention. Formed in the marginalparts of the plates 22, 24 are circumferential, continuous grooves 26,28 having inclined outer walls engaging the.

smaller or inner ends of the lamp shields 16, 18.

Formed integrally upon the plates 22, 24, at the centers. thereof, arecylindrical socket sleeves 30, 32, in which are fixedly mountedelectrically conductive, threaded sockets 34, 36 for the lamp bulbs 14,12 respectively. It may be noted that the plates 22, 24, and theirsocketreceiving sleeves 30, 32 are formed of electrically insulativematerial.

Base terminals for the lamp bulbs are provided within the cavity definedbetween the confronting recesses of the plates 22, 24. The baseterminals are formed from a single. length of material, such as anelectrically conductive; stripof thin metal material folded intermediateits ends, the folded portion 38 being of substantial width as shown inFigure 6 and being secured by rivets 40 or similar fastening elements tothe plate 24. Medially between the ends of the folded portion 38 thereis. provided a terminal screw 42, to which is connected a lead 44extending within a radial recess 45 defined by confronting slots formedin the contacting faces of the plates 22, 24.

The opposite ends of the length of material used to form the baseterminals for thelamp bulbs have been rounded extremities adapted tocontact the center terminals of the lamp bulb bases.

Spaced degrees apart in the marginal portions of the plates 22, 24 areregistering ventilating openings 50, adapted to permit thetransmissionof heat and air between the opposite ends of the lamp. Spaced radially,inwardly from the, respective openings 50 are connecting screws 52(Figure 7), extending through registering openings of the plates with.one, of the plates having noncircular recesses receiving nuts 53threaded on the screws or bolts. Aligning lugs and recesses are formedin the confronting faces of the plate, the lugs of plate 24 beingdesignated at 54, and the plate 22 having recesses receiving thealigning lugs, the screws extending through said aligning lugs.

Diametrically opposite the cavity 45, the plates have confronting, wideradially extending recesses defining a cavity 55 into which extends theswitch assembly. The switch assembly includes separate switchmechanisms, said mechanisms including terminals 58 provided upon thebase of switch housings 60, 62, from which extend threaded projectionsprojecting exteriorly of the socket base 10. Switch buttons 64, 66 areprovided upon the outer ends of the switch mechanisms. The switchmechanisms are conventional per se, and connected to one terminal of theswitch mechanisms is a lead 56. The

leads 44, 56 extend through a tubular fitting 68 disposed sheathed as at70 to provide a conductor, said conductor having an electric plug, notshown, engageable in a suitable receptacle, also not shown.Alternatively, a recepvtacle could be provided directly upon the lamp,to which would be connectable the prongs of a conductor.

Secured to the plates 22, 24 within the cavity 55 are spaced lamp bulbsocket terminals 72, 74 connected electrically to the sockets 36, 34respectively, and leads are connected between said terminals 72, 74, andthe other terminals of the switch mechanisms.

It will accordingly .be seen that current will flow through lead 44 tothe lamp bulb center terminals, and will energize the lamps, after whichsaid current will flow outwardly through the sockets 34, 36, toterminals 74, 72. The current will then flow to the switch mechanismsand will flow outwardly through said mechanisms through the lead 56 backto the source of electricity. Since separate switch mechanisms are used,with separate leads extending from the sockets 34, 36, to the respectivemechanisms, the lamps can be separately energized, by selection of thecorresponding switch.

Considering now the construction of the shield 16, this includes atapered shield element 76 the smaller end of which is engaged in thegroove 28. At its larger end, the shield element is formed open, but isnormally closed by a clamp-on plate 78 having perforations 80. The platehas a large center opening, receiving a cup or well 82 having aperipheral flange 84 (Figure 8). The cup is removable, and is adapted tohold a suitable medicinal compound that is to be vaporized by heatemanating from the lamp bulb 12.

At the other end of the lamp, the shield 18 includes a shield member 86tapered correspondingly to the mem- -ber 76. The shield member 86, whenused as a base, can

be seated in a peripherally flanged, clamp-on cap 88 of heat-insulatingmaterial such as asbestos. In this connection, the lamp is reversibleend for end, and the cap 88 is attachable to either shield member, asdesired.

Preferably, the end of the lamp that is to be used as a vaporizer isformed wih a shield member 76 that is dark in color, to preventdissipation of light. The lower half of the lamp, including the shieldmember 86, is preferably opaque so that all light emanating therefromwill be required to pass through the larger end thereof. This provides adesirable combination vaporizer and night lamp construction.

This arrangement, as will be understood, permits the vaporizer to beused without light emanating therefrom, and this is desirable becausemany persons are unable to sleep with a light in the room.

It will be noted that the construction is such that if a manufacturershould desire to market the vaporizer only, the parts thereof could bemade and sold independently of the night light components of theinvention without requiring any change in the formation and relativearrangement of the vaporizer assembly, thus keeping manufacturing costsat a minimum while still permitting one to market either the vaporizeralone or the vaporizer-night light combination.

It is believed apparent that the invention is not neces sarily confinedto the specific use or uses thereof described above, since it may beutilized for any purpose to which it may be suited. Nor is the inventionto be necessarily limited to the specific construction illustrated anddescribed, since such construction is only intended to be illustrativeof the principles of operation and means presently devised to carry outsaid principles, it being considered that the invention comprehends anyminor change in construction that may be permitted within the scope ofthe appended claims.

What is claimed is:

1. A vaporizer comprising a disc-like socket base including a lampsocket projecting therefrom; a shield member extending from said baseabout the socket; a removable plate covering the shield member andhaving a center opening; a cup for receiving a vaporizable compoundremovably engageable in the center opening; a lamp engaged in saidsocket; and means for energizing the lamp,

said base comprising back-to-back, flat, peripherally registering plateshaving inner surfaces in face-to-face contact, said inner surfaceshaving confronting recesses providing communicating cavities receivingthe lamp-engaging means, the lamp socket projecting from one of theplates with its interior in communication with said cavities.

2. A vaporizer comprising a disc-like socket base including a lampsocket projecting therefrom; a shield member extending from said baseabout the socket; a removable plate covering the shield member andhaving a center opening; a cup for receiving a vaporizable compoundremovably engageable in the center opening; a lamp engaged in saidsocket; and means for energizing the lamp, said base comprisingback-to-back, fiat, peripherally registering plates having innersurfaces in face-to-face contact, said inner surfaces having confrontingrecesses providing communicating cavities receiving the lamp-engagingmeans, the lamp socket projecting from one of the plates with itsinterior in communication with said cavities, said cavities being ofstepped, dilferent depths, said means including a switch and conductorsin circuit with the switch and socket, the switch being disposed in acavity of greater depth and the conductors in a cavity of shallowerdepth.

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